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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (25 Jun 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​There are no plans to privatise Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann or Iarnród Éireann.  What is being carried out is a tender process, under the aegis of the National Transport Authority (NTA), in respect of a small segment of the overall number of publicly-subvented PSO bus routes.  The routes will continue to be provided through public subvention...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Horse Racing Industry (25 Jun 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​I have no responsibility or official function in relation to horse racing or the staging of horse racing events, including harness racing. Matters relating to the horse racing industry are the responsibility of the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine.  

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licence Applications (25 Jun 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: First-timelearner permit holders for cars, motorcycles and works vehicle (e.g. tractors, JCBs) must wait six months after the date of issue of the particular licence category before they can sit their driving test. This requirement came into effect from 30 October 2007 under the Road Traffic (Licensing of Drivers) (Certificates of Competency) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 725 of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Charges (25 Jun 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​An Inter Departmental Group, chaired by my Department, was established last year to consider the potential for introducing a 'pay-as-you-go' road tax system for HGVs.  The group has been examining the technical, regulatory and economic dimensions of introducing a HGV road user charge in Ireland. The work of the group was expanded to include a full review of commercial motor tax,...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Departmental Records (24 Jun 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: My Department currently does not use any system software for the auto-deletion of email messages.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Roads Authority Projects (24 Jun 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme.  The planning, design and implementation of individual road projects is a matter for the National Roads Authority (NRA) under the Roads Acts 1993 to 2007 in conjunction with the local authorities concerned. Within its capital budget, the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Car Test (24 Jun 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The review by the Road Safety Authority (RSA) of the arrangements in relation to the roadworthiness testing of vintage vehicles will be examined by my officials for submission of recommendations to me which I will consider in due course. However, given the pressures of other work in my Department, this matter will be dealt with later in 2015. It is my intention to publish the RSA's...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Sector Staff Remuneration (24 Jun 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The remuneration of staff in my Department is as sanctioned by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform in line with Government policy. There are currently 5 staff in my Department who earn less than €11.45 gross per hour. The additional cost of introducing a minimum wage threshold of €11.45 is estimated at €18,000 per annum. I have...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (24 Jun 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The development of the Dunboyne to Navan Rail link together with a number of other transport projects was postponed in 2011 due to the financial situation. This project will now be reviewed in the context of the Draft Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area covering the priorities for the next 20 years which is currently under preparation by...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: International Driving Permits (24 Jun 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​The International Driving Permit (IDP) is issued in Ireland by the Automobile Association (AA), and my Department is not involved in operational details.  I have therefore referred the Deputy's request for figures relating to the IDP to the AA for direct reply. In relation to the security issue, the IDP is not a driving licence but, in essence, a translation of an individual's...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann Services (24 Jun 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with the relevant transport operator and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply.If the Deputy does not receive a response within ten working days will he please advise my private office.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rural Transport Programme (23 Jun 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: Responsibility for the management of the Rural Transport Programme was assigned to the National Transport Authority (NTA) with effect from 1st April 2012.  This includes the tendering of rural transport services as part of the recent restructuring of the Programme. I have referred your question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Railway Safety (23 Jun 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. I have previously explained that issues relating to level-crossings on the rail network are a matter for Iarnród Éireann in the first instance. Exchequer funds are made available each year for investment in railway safety, asset renewal and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Coast Guard Services (23 Jun 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The capital envelope through to 2016 available for the Coast Guard building programme made provision for work to commence on  three new station houses for Coast Guard Units –the Doolin station has been completed and I was pleased to have the opportunity to formally open the station in March this year.  Greystones and Westport are next in line.  The Coast Guard building...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Electric Vehicles (23 Jun 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I have no proposals at this time for amending legislation in relation to pedelecs (electrically assisted bicycles). I will however keep the matter under review.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Éireann (23 Jun 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: I propose to take Questions Nos. 645 and 646 together.​ The issues raised are matters for Bus Éireann and Dublin Bus and I have forwarded the Deputy's questions to the companies for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Driver Licences (23 Jun 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: ​This is a matter for the Road Safety Authority. I have therefore referred the question to the Authority for direct reply. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response is not received within ten days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Policy (23 Jun 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: SI 182 of 1997 as amended by SI 332 of 2012 provides that cyclists should use cycle lanes where provided. Cyclists, like all road users, are required to obey road traffic law, and in addition, like all road users, are expected to act in a safe and responsible way.  There are no cyclist-specific speed limits, but cyclists are bound by the normal speed limits on any road. I...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Services (23 Jun 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: The issue raised is a matter for Irish Rail and I have forwarded the Deputy's questions to the company for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Wild Atlantic Way Project (23 Jun 2015)

Paschal Donohoe: While my Department provides the capital funding for investment in tourism offerings such as the Wild Atlantic Way, it is not directly involved in developing or managing these.  The development of the Wild Atlantic Way is an operational matter for Fáilte Ireland. Accordingly I have referred the question to the agency for direct reply.  Please contact my private office if you...